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Former Football Star Battles Homelessness and Addiction

4/14/2025

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Once a celebrated footballer, Owusu Sekeyere, affectionately known as 'Sako', now faces the harsh reality of homelessness and a struggle with cocaine addiction following a career-ending injury. In a heartfelt TikTok interview, he revealed how pain led him down this dark path. Determined to reclaim his life, Sekeyere is actively seeking help to overcome his demons.

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Story summary

Once a celebrated footballer, Owusu Sekeyere, affectionately known as 'Sako', now faces the harsh reality of homelessness and a struggle with cocaine addiction following a career-ending injury. In a heartfelt TikTok interview, he revealed how pain led him down this dark path. Determined to reclaim his life, Sekeyere is actively seeking help to overcome his demons.